Wintry Weather Thins Greens
Brrrrr!!! It has been cold lately, hasn’t it? And it’s hard to play bowls with Ugg Boots on.
Petition Launched To
Open Rail Trail ‘Gaps’
An online petition has been launched seeking support from the State Government to complete two “missing” sections of the Brisbane Valley Rail trail.
Fr Dan Grundy Celebrates 50 Years
For a Catholic priest who has never been placed formally in any parish in the South Burnett, Fr Dan Grundy seems to know lots and lots of local residents.
Wondai Wins Men’s Fours
Men’s Fours Champions from clubs throughout the Burnett rolled up at Yarraman on the weekend to try for the title of District Champions
Toowoomba Hands Down Budget
Toowoomba ratepayers will face a 3 per cent rate rise – but no increase in water charges – after Toowoomba Regional Council handed down its 2015-16 Budget today.
TRC Extends Policy
To Boost Townships
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a three-year extension to an economic policy designed to boost growth in Yarraman and 16 other regional townships.
France Says Thank You!
Yarraman resident Paul Tunn has received a Legion of Honour recognition from France
Quiet Week In Bowls
As anyone will tell you, it’s been a bit chilly over the past week.
France To Recognise Paul’s Valour
Yarraman resident Paul Tunn will soon have a new medal to wear on Anzac Day … a very special decoration from the French Government.
Former Mayor Awarded OAM
Former Rosalie Shire mayor Noel Strohfeld has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal
Winter Weather Keeps Rinks Quiet
Whether the weather is the excuse I don’t know, but things been a bit quiet on the bowls rinks this week.
Club Championships Moving Along
The weather has been great for bowls and most clubs are getting along with their club championships calendar
Bridge Honours Slain Officer
A new $9 million bridge at Caboolture has been officially named after former Yarraman police officer Perry Irwin who was killed in the line of duty more than a decade ago.
Woodford Wins First Shield Round
Woodford won the first round of this year’s Woodrow Warman Shield played at Kilcoy a week ago, winning the day 147-136 in a very close competition. The deciding match will be played at Woodford on Saturday, May 23.
Big Week In Bowls
The bowls calendar has been very full over the past week.
Singles Championships Produce Top Games
A highlight of last week’s bowls line-up was the Burnett Ladies Singles championships, which were held at Nanango.
Anzac Centenary Was Unforgettable
As our community’s elected representative, honours are often given to Members of Parliament to officiate at major ceremonies and events. But no higher honour has been given to me in my three years in this role than being chosen to address the Anzac Day Dawn Service in Nanango.
Kingaroy Bowlers Remember When…
What a great week it has been – plenty of Anzac Day action, and plenty of movement on the club championships’ scoreboard, along with quite a bit of club rivalry fuelled by inter-club visits.
Yarraman Honours Its Heritage
Ninety-four men from Yarraman and surrounding districts enlisted in World War I … 20 did not return. These are amazing figures when you realise the population of the town at the time was just 350 people.
Busy Week In Kingaroy
Kingaroy’s greens have been busy this past week as the club makes an impression on its championship calendar.
